Tue Nov 19 15:56:09 UTC 2024: ## Russia Accuses Ukraine of Launching US-Made Missiles into its Territory
**MOSCOW** – The Russian Ministry of Defence has accused Ukraine of launching six US-made Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) into Russia’s Bryansk region on Tuesday. The Russian military claims it intercepted five missiles and destroyed another, with debris causing a fire at a military facility. No casualties were reported.
This alleged attack comes days after US President Joe Biden eased restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American-supplied weapons, permitting longer-range strikes deeper into Russian territory. While Ukraine acknowledged explosions in the targeted area and reported an attack on a Russian military depot on November 18th, it did not confirm using ATACMS missiles.
Russia views Biden’s decision as escalating the conflict and has condemned the alleged use of US-supplied long-range missiles. The incident follows President Putin’s approval of a significant change to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, stating that an attack involving a nuclear power ally against Russia would be considered a joint attack, justifying a potential response with weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
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